January 6, 1981 – Episode 35

Jan 6, 2021

Secret Society

School is starting back up but it takes time for students to arrive. There are celebrations in town as young women are prepared for the tribal version of “womanhood” where they go off to the bush for female genital mutilation and training. Finally, it’s time for Joan to make the doughnuts.

Young Tribal Girls
Leaving for Bush School
Bush School Celebrations
Bush School Preparation
School Back in Session
Elementary School in Session